Rattling Frog

Area of occupancy 11 – 500 km2. Large number of frogs spread over moderate area despite single location, north-east of Coen in far-north Queensland.The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 1100 km2.

Confined to vine forest within tropical rainforest.

No reductions in range or abundance, large population size (> 10,000). Large extent of occurrence. Based on McDonald – unpublished data on population size and extent.ThreatsIn the past logging in rainforests was a threat. Their habitat is now protected and they are more likely to be threatened by habitat degradation resulting from tourism.Conservation MeasuresWhere it occurs in National Parks it is protected.

The rattling frog (Cophixalus crepitans) is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.